In fairness, I have just been doing this when mildly infuriating was born (5 days ago) and I want to ensure I am doing enough in terms of respecting the original poster. It is a good suggestion though.

I guess a template of "Repost from [username] on [insert website]" would do fine." Good comment!

This is the way.

I would rather provide a link/credit to where I found it. Unfortunately reddit is a place that incentivises and encourages people to repost without care/credit to the original. It isn't much different to 9gag, or any other website either to be honest.

This is a moral choice but I don't think there is a right answer here. In fighting isn't very productive either way. This is the most I'll probably discuss it here. I'm listening to the advice given to me by @Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works because I think it's a good balance.

I want to make lemmy & the fediverse the best it can be and not follow in the footsteps of other platforms. Reddit specifically but not limited to reddit.

I respect your opinion, but given the context I am using it I disagree.

To get people you need content and to get content you need people. Work takes priority over scouring my local town for unique content. Shit just doesn't work like that

I have produced plenty of OP here too as well as reposts. This is just the nature of the internet nowadays, if they aren't entertained they leave